23 So the king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." And the king promised him on oath.
23 Therefore the king said unto Shimei, Thou shalt not die. And the king sware unto him.
23 And the king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." And the king gave him his oath.
23 Then the king turned to Shimei, "You're not going to die." And the king gave him his word.
23 Therefore the king said to Shimei, "You shall not die." And the king swore to him.
23 Then, turning to Shimei, David vowed, "Your life will be spared."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:23
Commentary on 2 Samuel 19:16-23
(Read 2 Samuel 19:16-23)
Those who now slight and abuse the Son of David, would be glad to make their peace when he shall come in his glory; but it will be too late. Shimei lost no time. His abuse had been personal, and with the usual right feeling of good men, David could more easily forgive it.